6NADFAS REVIEW / AUTUMN 2010www.nadfas.org.ukNEWSNational NewsNational Association headlines and updates, plus news from our sponsors and members' letters Tom gets the Bigger Picture The ash cloud from Icelandicvolcano Eyjafjallajoekull may havecaused travel chaos, but memberson visits with Tour NADFASaffiliates have been impressed bythe way the situation was handled.Oneexample was the April 12-16 visit to Istanbul by TailoredTravel. After the eruption, a speedydecision led to a coach trip acrossPictured:A YoungNADFAS YoungArtist Award waspresented to TomSinghgolden atthe first summershow at TheBigger PictureGallery atLondon's CrystalPalace. It wasdouble successfor Tom becausehis picture, of a magnificent fire-breathingdragon, waspurchased on the event'sopening night.Paul Martin ispictured (left)presenting theaward to Tom.Tour affiliates commended for volcano decisionsEurope and a ferry home. TheDirector in England, MichaelEnglish, and the local guide,Ibrahim, were able to coordinatethe alternative route home with oneof the tour group, Chris Bruce,who assumed the role of groupleader. "The entire group was most impressed with your care andgenerosity in providing us with accommodation and foodwhen our official visit had expired,"said Mr Bruce. "It was selflessgestures like this that kept ourmorale up and made us realise wewere not alone." He went on to say: "I can assureyou that you have some 32 ferventfans dotted about the country,including one in Holland, who willbe singing the praises of TailoredTravel long and loud." Among themany glowing letters received byother members of the tour camethe following quote: "I do not knowhow to thank you for yourexcellent arrangement for ourexodus from Istanbul. How youmanaged to plan it all was amiracle." Photos: www.lynnhilton.com